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Utah prosecutor reads chilling text messages Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter’s roommate provided to police

Right-wing media have been consumed with unconfirmed reports that Tyler Robinson’s roommate, who appears incredulous in the exchanges, may be transgender.

New York Post targets trans people with ‘harmful’ reporting on Charlie Kirk murder, critics say

The right-wing outlet has tried to tie the killing of the political commentator to the transgender community.

Utah governor says Charlie Kirk's suspected shooter lived with trans partner

Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said the partner had been cooperating with authorities and had "no idea this was happening."

No, this transgender woman is not the Charlie Kirk assassin

"These people really do want to kill me because they think that I killed their idol,” she told The Advocate.

We must not posthumously sanitize Charlie Kirk's hateful life

Opinion: While condemning violence is something most can get behind, the sanitization of Charlie Kirk's hate has gone too far, argues Erin Reed.

Who was Charlie Kirk, the far-right activist killed Wednesday?

Kirk and his Turning Point USA group rose to prominence in the era of Donald Trump.

Reactions to far-right activist Charlie Kirk’s death pour in across the political world

The far-right, anti-LGBTQ+ activist who advocated for more guns in American society was killed after being shot.

Jamie Lee Curtis stifled tears while discussing the death of Charlie Kirk

"I hope in that moment when he died that he felt connected with his faith," the decorated actress said of the right-wing activist during a recent podcast appearance.

Pete Buttigieg opens up on why Joe Biden should not have sought reelection

The former transportation secretary also discussed the recent Charlie Kirk assassination.

The Wall Street Journal owes trans people an apology

Opinion: In a nation increasingly divided, the shooting of Charlie Kirk serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by hateful rhetoric, revealing how easily misinformation can distort truth and target marginalized communities, writes Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière.

Wall Street Journal quietly walks back false claim Charlie Kirk shooter had pro-trans messages on his bullets

The paper had falsely claimed that the alleged shooter engraved messages consistent with “transgender ideology” on bullets recovered by law enforcement officials.

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After Charlie Kirk's death, Trump Jr. falsely claims trans people more dangerous than al-Qaeda

He spread the big lie on The Megyn Kelly Show on the anniversary of the 9/11 attack. Kelly agreed.

Charlie Kirk’s murder proves America has crossed a bridge to hell, with the road to peace not on the horizon

Opinion: Kirk’s death will not be the last. Instead, it portends the future of a country that will continue to be soaked in more blood, writes John Casey.

Right-wing firebrand Charlie Kirk dead after shooting at university in Utah

The 31-year-old was shot during a speaking engagement.

We corrected after Nixon, Clinton, and Bush lies, and once for Trump, but won't after Charlie Kirk. Why?

Opinion: The outsized mourning of Kirk signals not healing but a nation spiraling deeper into lies with a point of no return under Trump, writes John Casey.

JD Vance declares war on left-leaning organizations while hosting Charlie Kirk podcast

The vice president gave an alarmingly authoritarian monologue at the conclusion of the podcast episode.

Charlie Kirk DID say stoning gay people was the 'perfect law' — and these other heinous quotes

These are some of his worst comments about LGBTQ+ people made by Charlie Kirk.

Utah Gov. Cox is 'calmed' by Kirk's words, but a generation has been indoctrinated by his rhetoric of hate

Opinion: Kirk’s false mythology will be carried forward by young people who grew up on his rhetoric, emboldened by a president who thrives on division, writes John Casey.

Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin in custody

Police identified a 22-year-old man from Utah as the person suspected of shooting and killing the right-wing commentator.

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U.S. Reps. Nancy Mace, Sara Jacobs spar over trans rights and 'boob jobs' as gender-affirming care

Mace couldn't stand that Jacobs pointed out that cisgender people benefit from gender-affirming care too.

String of bomb threats force evacuations at HBCUs & DNC HQ after Charlie Kirk shooting

The DNC and several HBCUs have evacuated or been placed on lockdown after receiving threats.